Abstract: According to an implementation, a circuit includes a trio of first switches, a pair of second switches, a pair of inductors including a primary inductor and a secondary inductor, and a first capacitor, where: the circuit is configured to regulate a load. According to an implementation, a circuit includes a voltage balancer and two or more stages. Each stage of the two or more stages includes: a two-phase isolated voltage regulator (IVR) including at least a pair of inversely coupled dual inductors and a differential voltage input, and a respective Zener diode and capacitor combination coupled to the voltage balancer and the first two-phase IVR. In certain aspects, the two or more stages are coupled in series.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for bandgap reference generators are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a bandgap reference generator includes a low voltage bandgap reference circuit that generates a first bandgap reference voltage, a high voltage bandgap reference circuit that generates a second bandgap reference voltage, a bandgap selector circuit that outputs the first bandgap reference voltage or the second bandgap reference voltage as a selected bandgap reference voltage based on a voltage level of the power supply voltage, and a bandgap translator circuit that generates an output bandgap reference voltage based on the selected bandgap reference voltage.

Abstract: Track plans to improve clock skew arc disclosed. In one aspect, a node array includes a plurality of nodes with clock distribution circuitry configured to distribute a clock signal to each of the nodes. The clock signal propagates in at least a first direction between adjacent nodes. The node (202) further includes a track plan comprising a plurality of wires to carry communication signals propagating between adjacent nodes. The plurality of wires include a first wire (404) configured to carry a first communication signal in a direction opposite to the first direction and a second wire (402) configured to carry a second communication signal in the first direction, where the first wire has a width that is greater than a width of the second wire.

Abstract: The present invention is a supercavitation underwater drone equipped with high-speed sensors configured for data acquisition and surveillance. A propulsion system generates gasses that are then used to generate a vapor bubble at the nose of the vehicle. An array of nozzles aids in directional control of the vehicle by altering the pressure profile of the vapor bubble. In some embodiments the vehicle operates autonomously. In other embodiments the vehicle operates semi-autonomously following a preplanned route and communicating with a base. In other embodiments the vehicle is controlled remotely by an operator.

Abstract: A marine propulsion system for a marine vessel includes a single rear marine drive configured to be positioned near a stern of the marine vessel, a joystick comprising a joystick handle configured to be movable by a user to provide steering demand input, wherein the joystick is configured such that the joystick handle is movable in a forward direction to demand a forward motion of the marine vessel, in a backward direction to demand backward motion of the marine vessel, and twistable to demand rotational motion of the marine vessel, wherein the joystick is configured to restrict movement of the joystick handle in a lateral direction, and a control system configured to control steering and/or thrust of the single rear marine drive based on the steering demand input to generate the demanded forward motion, the backward motion, and the rotational motion of the marine vessel.

Abstract: A module having a longitudinal axis, a hydraulic actuator, and a pump for supplying the hydraulic actuator with fluid, the pump can include axial pistons intended to be movable to rotate about the longitudinal axis and configured to transfer the fluid to the hydraulic actuator, a connecting plate connected to the axial pistons and engaging with an annular main plate centered on the longitudinal axis intended to be rotated about the longitudinal axis and tilted relative to the longitudinal axis, the connecting plate being arranged between the main plate and the axial pistons, the axial pistons being movable to rotate in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, the tilting of the main plate resulting in the movement of the axial pistons in the direction.

Abstract: The provided is a connector and a method for connecting a motor and an arm of multi-rotor aircraft. The connector includes a base, a locking disc component, and a guiding positioning component; one side of the base is connected to the arm, the locking disc component includes a forward locking disc structure and a reverse locking disc structure; the guiding positioning component includes a forward guiding positioning structure and a reverse guiding positioning structure; the forward guiding positioning structure and the reverse guiding positioning structure are respectively embedded in the forward locking disc structure and the reverse locking disc structure, and one end of the forward locking disc structure is connected to a forward propeller motor, another end of the forward locking disc structure is inserted into a forward end of the base through the forward guiding positioning structure and connected to the forward end of the base.

Abstract: A connected kite in which a plurality of kites are connected in a separable manner. The connected kite can improve space utilization.

Abstract: Perimeter devices, vehicles, including autonomous vehicles and human-controlled vehicles, UAVs, and related systems and methods are described. Perimeter devices respond to triggering events, such as vehicle-immobilizing events, GPS-based events, and environment-based events, to establish a perimeter adjacent a vehicle such that observers can visually detect the presence of a signal member, such as a warning triangle having a reflective surface. An example vehicle includes a tractor unit, a trailer connected to the tractor unit, a storage enclosure associated with the tractor unit, and a plurality of perimeter devices disposed in the chamber. Each perimeter device is adapted to deploy from the vehicle and establish a perimeter by the vehicle in response to a triggering event, such as parking of the vehicle in a location for which a perimeter must be established, impact of the vehicle with another object, rollover, or mechanical and/or electrical failure of the vehicle.

Abstract: A passenger seat for facilitating seating passengers with reduced mobilities (PRM) in a conveyance such as an aircraft. The passenger seat includes a motion subassembly and a decoupling mechanism configured to couple the motion assembly to the seat back, and decouple the motion assembly from the seat back to lock the seat back in an upright position such that the passenger seat can be translated forward to a position nearer, for example, an aisle. In use, decoupling and seat back locking occur in a synchronous manner, as does coupling and seat back unlocking action thereby allowing seat back recline motion. In embodiments, the passenger seat includes a manual release lever for actuating the decoupling mechanism to decouple the seat back motion subassembly.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for an aircraft. This assembly includes a first propulsor rotor, a powerplant and a propulsion system housing. The powerplant is configured to drive rotation of the first propulsor rotor about an axis. The propulsion system housing includes an inner structure and an outer structure with a bypass flowpath radially between the inner structure and the outer structure. The bypass flowpath is downstream of the first propulsor rotor and extends axially along the inner structure and the outer structure within the propulsion system housing. The inner structure extends axially along and circumferentially around the powerplant. The outer structure extends axially along and partially circumferentially about the first propulsor rotor to cover an outer periphery of a first circumferential sector of the first propulsor rotor. A remaining second circumferential sector of the first propulsor rotor is open to an environment outside of the propulsion system housing.

Abstract: A manned/unmanned aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing which is configured to be easily disassembled and reassembled. The aerial vehicle may be assembled with different wings based upon flight needs, which may be based upon cargo mass and flight duration, for example. The aerial vehicle may utilize structural booms within components, and may allow for decoupling of boom sections to facilitate disassembly. The aerial vehicle may utilize electric motors and store power in batteries. A method of customizing a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle based upon flight profile factors such as duration, stability, and maneuverability. A method of disassembling an aerial vehicle for storage and/or transport.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods including: a latching mechanism comprising: a first latch configured to attach to a door of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV); a second latch configured to attach to a portion of the UAV distal from the first latch; a string connected between the first and second latch, where the string secures the door shut; at least two radio modules in communication with a ground control station; and at least two burn wires in contact with a portion of the string between the first latch and the second latch; where current from a backup battery passes to at least one burn wire when the burn signal is received, where the burn wire causes the connection between the first latch and the second latch to be broken and the door of the UAV is separated from the UAV.

Abstract: A needle has a hollow shaft, a tip formed at one end of the shaft, one or more ports in fluid communication with the interior of the hollow shaft, and a closure. The closure and/or the shaft is movable between (i) a first position wherein the closure closes the port(s), and (ii) a second position opening the port(s).

Abstract: The method enables packaging an article in a cardboard box which is realised starting from a continuous cardboard strip with no waste or scraps of material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a loading assembly including a cartoning section (100) for processing a plurality of cartons (114) and cartoning a plurality of blister leaflets (110) in the plurality of cartons (114) simultaneously. The cartoning section (100) includes a conveyor belt (106) for conveying the cartons (114) and the blister leaflets (110) thereon. Processing stations (116a, 116b, 116c, 116d, 116e, 116f, 116g) are located on the conveyor belt (106), each of which processes the plurality of cartons (114) and inserts the plurality of blister leaflets therein. Shuttles (104) carry at least one of a blister leaflet (110) and a carton (114). The shuttles (104) are guided on the conveyor belt (106) to pass through the plurality of processing stations for processing the plurality of cartons (114) and inserting the plurality of blister leaflets (110) into the plurality of cartons (114).

Abstract: A boxing device has a box-moving section that moves a box with flaps from a supply position to a boxing position; a flap support section; and a pushing section. At the boxing position, articles are boxed in the box's opening. The flap support section supports the flaps. A pushing section pushes a group of side-by-side aligned articles into the box in the boxing position. Before the pushing section pushes the articles into the box, the box-moving section moves the box so that the box changes from a first orientation, in which the opening of the box faces sideways in the box supply position, to a second orientation, in which the opening of the box faces upwards in the boxing position. The flap support section supports the flaps as the box is moved from the first orientation to the second orientation.

Abstract: A virtual sensing system for monitoring the condition of a container packaging machine for packaging containers filled with a pourable food product, the system reconstructing a target condition monitoring signal based on input data from the container packaging machine and having: an input module, to receive from the container packaging machine the input data that are indicative of the target condition monitoring signal that is to be reconstructed; and an artificial intelligence—AI—module, to implement a machine learning algorithm to generate an output condition monitoring signal, being a reconstruction of the target condition monitoring signal, based on the input data; and an output module, to provide the output condition monitoring signal generated by the AI module, for further processing thereof by a condition monitoring module, designed to assess and/or to predict a condition of the container packaging machine based on the output condition monitoring signal.

Abstract: An epoxy container device includes a bucket for containing a liquid epoxy. The bucket is vertically divided to define a first half of the bucket removably attachable to a second half of the bucket. The first half is separable from the second half to enhance removing the liquid epoxy from the bucket when the liquid epoxy has hardened. A plurality of first ribs is each attached to the first half of the bucket to reinforce the first half. A plurality of second ribs is each attached to the second half of the bucket to reinforce the second half. A base is removably attachable to the bucket when the first half and the second half are joined together and a handle is removably attachable to the bucket thereby facilitating the bucket to be carried.

Abstract: A razor wire barrier or container is disclosed. In some embodiments, the razor wire container includes a plurality of walls defining an interior area for securing object(s) therein. The razor wire container may further include panels or razor wire along a frame defined by the plurality of walls, and a component receptacle extending along the frame. The razor wire container may include a movable access component to provide access to the object(s). The component receptacle is operable to receive a component of a machine for moving the frame. In some embodiments, the component receptacle is a hollow member operable to receive a forklift prong. In some embodiments, the section of razor wire includes one or more panels of razor wire.